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Staying at The Local is like staying with your coolest friend who knows NYC like the back of his hand and loves having visitors. The Local has great guest rooms - all of the rooms have ensuite bathrooms, luxury linens and towels included, large windows and locked storage space. Even better is the common space- a roof terrace to relax and take in the sunset over NYC's breathtaking skyline, a computer lounge to get some work done, book future travel or catch up with people back home, an event space where we show movies, display local art work, and host other events, a bar to grab a gourmet snack, coffee, local beer or signature cocktail and meet other guests and neighbors. And on top of it all, The Local's amazing staff will ensure that you have the most memorable stay in NYC. They'll help you plan your day packing it full of the standards NYC attractions as well as unique local experiences that you won't find in your guidebook. They'll plan events at the hostel to help you meet fellow travelers - socials, yoga classes, movie nights, wine/beer tastings. And above all, they'll do anything they can to make sure you are comfortable at the hostel. If you need anything, just ask. After all, that's what friends are for.

Cancellation Policy

This property has a 2 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.

Must-Read Hostel Info

This property has specific Terms & Conditions.

The entire hostel is no smoking
No outside alcohol may be brought into the hostel
Cancellations with 48hrs or less notice or no-shows will be charged the first night. You must cancel by midnight two days prior to your check in date. (eg If your reservation is on Friday, you need to cancel before 11:59pm on Tuesday)

Payment upon arrival by cash or credit/debit cards in non-refundable

We make every effort to put parties who book together in the same room but it is not always possible. We appreciate your understanding.

Guests may check in at any time and leave bags for no extra charge
All rooms will be available for check in by 3pm
Check out time is 11am
Breakfast not included
TAXES ARE NOT INCLUDED - City, State and Occupancy taxes total an additional 14.75% + $3.50/night

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From JFK: Follow signs for the AirTrain and get on a train heading for Jamaica Station. At Jamaica Station/Sutphin Boulevard, exit and follow signs for the E Subway. You will need to pay $5 for the AirTrain and an additional $2.50 for the subway. You can use the same yellow MTA Subway card for both. Take the E train in the direction of World Trade Center. Go 6 stops to the 23rd St - Ely Av stop. Exit the train and walk to your left. Follow signs for 44th Drive/21st St NE Corner. You will exit outside of Palace Chicken. Take a right heading north on 21st St. Head toward the three large red and white smokestacks. Take the second left on 44th Avenue and look for our sign halfway down the block on the left.
From Newark Airport: Follow signs to the AirTrain and take the AirTrain to the Newark Airport train station. From there, take a NJ Transit train to New York Penn Station. Tickets are $12.50 one-way. The train is 25 minutes. Upon arriving to Penn Station, follow signs to the E subway in the direction Uptown/Queens. . Go 6 stops to the 23rd St - Ely Av stop. Exit the train and walk to your left. Follow signs for 44th Drive/21st St NE Corner. You will exit outside of Palace Chicken. Take a right heading north on 21st St. Head toward the three large red and white smokestacks. Take the second left on 44th Avenue and look for our sign halfway down the block on the left.
From Laguardia Airport: Take the Q33 Bus towards Jackson Heights 74st/Roosevelt Avenue Station. At the last stop (Victor Moor Term/Q33 Stand) get off and walk to the E Subway. Take the subway in the direction of Manhattan to the 23rd St - Ely Av stop. Exit the train and walk to your left. Follow signs for 44th Drive/21st St NE Corner. You will exit outside of Palace Chicken. Take a right heading north on 21st St. Head toward the three large red and white smokestacks. Take the second left on 44th Avenue and look for our sign halfway down the block on the left.
From Penn Station: Follow signs to the E subway in the direction Uptown/Queens. . Go 6 stops to the 23rd St - Ely Av stop. Exit the train and walk to your left. Follow signs for 44th Drive/21st St NE Corner. You will exit outside of Palace Chicken. Take a right heading north on 21st St. Head toward the three large red and white smokestacks. Take the second left on 44th Avenue and look for our sign halfway down the block on the left.
From Grand Central Station: Take the 7 train in the direction of Queens. Go 3 stop to 45th Rd/Court House Square. Exit the train and walk left. Exit the turnstile and go down the stairs on your right. Walk down the stairs and continue straight ahead on 45th Avenue. Take your first right on 21 Street. Pass 44th Drive and 44th Road. Take your third left on 44th Avenue and look for our sign halfway down the block on the left.

Located Near

The Local NYC is located in one of New York's hippest and fastest growing neighborhoods, Long Island City. The neighborhood is renowned for it's arts scene. The waterfront location allows for incredible sweeping skyline views of Manhattan. Enjoy the booming bar and restaurant scene on Vernon Boulevard. The Local NYC is just two blocks from the subway that will take you to Times Square in 7 minutes and directly to the major airports.